WELLINGTON HOSPITAL BOARD SILVERSTREAM HOSPITAL NURSING AIDES * The Wellington- Hospital Board, having received thepermission of the Nurses' and Midwives , Registration Board to establish a TRAINING SCHOOL FOR' AIDES, invites applications from the following groups. A. Girls who desire to take tip Nursing as a career for training at the above-mentioned Training School for Nursing Aides. B. Voluntary Aides who have already done all or part of 6000 hours' duty in a general hospital. C. Voluntary Aides at present doing duty in a general hospital. D. Pupil Nurses who have done two years' training in a general hospital and who have passed the Nursing Section of the State Preliminary Examination. E. State Registered Nursing Aides. The period of training for those with no previous experience is two years, and may be commenced at 17 years of age. The first six months will be largely devoted to domestic science, and thereafter domestic and elementary nursing duties of a practical nature. In addition to doctors 1 lectures, tuition in nursing technique, nutrition and domestic duties will be given throughout the course of training oy fully qualified Tutor Sisters and Dietitians. Applicants who have already done 6000 hours' duty in a general hospital will be able to sit for the first State Nursing Aides' Examination held after their appointment. Those who are at present doing duty in a general hospital will be given credit for the period of duty already performed. Pupil Nurses with two years training In a general hospital, and who have passed the Nursing Section of the State Preliminary Examination, wijl be granted a Concession of one year towards the period of training for a Nursing Aide. Registered Aides, who desire to proceed to take their general training, will be cranted a concession oi one year towards the three years and three months training required of General Nui'Ees. Per Annum Salary: Aides in training .. Ist year £66 10/ 2nd year £76 10/ Registered Aides .. Ist year £116 10/ 2nd year £126 10/ With Free Board, Residence and Laundry. The Usual Uniforms and Overalls are also provided. SUverstream Hospiuil Is situated in delightful country surroundings, and offers ideal conditions under which to train for the Nursing Profession. It is at the same time handy to Wellington by train and bus. Applications should oe made to th« Matron-ln-Chiel. Wellington Hospital stating age snd particulars of experience, if any. Copies of two recent testimonials should be lorwarded. one of which. In the case of registered and trained applicants, should be from the Matron of the School in which the applicant did her training Intending applicants and parents may Interview the Matron-in-Chief at the Wellington Hospital. J. B. I. COOK, SECRETARY.

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